La Salle University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4-year Private university
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Overview

La Salle University is a private institution established in 1863 with urban setting located at Philadelphia. It is ranked 201 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $35,520. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,776. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Undergraduates at La Salle can choose from more than 40 majors, and graduate students can study in about 15 programs, including in the fields of business and health. Freshmen who come into La Salle undecided on a major can check out the Explore U program, which helps them focus on their future through school mentoring, advising and workshops.Outside the classroom, students can get involved by joining more than 100 campus clubs or playing the many sports offered at the intramural, club and varsity levels.

#201 in National Universities
Setting
Urban
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1863
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
2,776 Undergraduates
Website http://www.lasalle.edu

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$51,490
Cost of Attendance
$26,276
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $35,520
Outstate Tuition Fee $35,520
Room and Board Fees $16,676
$50,923 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

94% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.4 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
TOEFL Waived if

Applicant submits ACT/SAT scores

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Nov
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Jan
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$26,624 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$6,922 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $51,490
69% Students with need received Financial Aid
20% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority deadline January 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Christian Brothers’ Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Old SAT 1300, New SAT 1360, 29 ACT
Requirement for maintenance a minimum grade point average of 3.0
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline Januray 15
Founder’s Scholarship
Total Worth $4,000 to $18,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Legacy Scholarship
Total Worth $1,000 per year
Details Direct descendants (son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter,great- grandson, or great- granddaughter) of La Salle alumni
Athletic scholarships
Total Worth --
Details An athletic scholarship is awarded on an individual basis in recognition of outstanding prior athletic achievement and future prospects.
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Students

2,776 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
76% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
57% Students graduate within 6 years